TABOO STUDIO PRESENTS

COLOR AND FORM

Jewelry
by

Heather Guidero • Ananda Khalsa • Brooke Marks-Swanson • Valerie Mitchell • Joan Parcher • Munya Avigail Upin • Barbara Uriu

The textures and colors of the mid-western landscape serve as an inspiration for Brooke Marks-Swanson's compositions in metal, paint, and stone.  Barbara Uriu’s love of gemstones is reflected in straightforward designs highlighting the natural beauty of her unique stone combinations.   Well known enamellist, Joan Parcher works with simple shapes and bold colors to create designs that have been featured in some of the most prestigious jewelry and craft periodicals. Ananda Khalsa is inspired by Asian art and natural forms.  Much of her work includes semiprecious stones and original miniature paintings containing powerful symbolism.

The jewelry at Taboo Studio endures the test of time. A selection can be made from the ever-evolving inventory of artists, or jewelry can be created using your stones or gemstones from the gallery's collection to make an item specifically designed for you.

OPENING RECEPTION – Friday, February 10, 2012 6-8 pm
The show runs through March 23, 2012

SEE THE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

Judith Hoyt has just sent the gallery five new brooches. They range in size from 3" x 2" down to 2 3/4" x 2 1/4" and are priced at $400 each. Larger versions can be seen by clicking on the images. For answers to your questions or more information on these wonderful brooches, call 619-692-0099 or email.

Taboo Studio does custom work for all occasions. Owners Jane Groover and Joanna Rhoades can design wedding and engagement rings, Mother's Day and anniversary gifts, or anything new and unique with our gemstones or yours. This photograph includes a one-of-a-kind white and yellow gold pendant with a yellow diamond and a rare 48-carat purple tourmaline. Shown on a white gold cable, it can be purchased for $3,400. Along with the pendant are two large cabochon rings on sterling silver bands with 22k gold bezels. The 22-carat amethyst ring in a size 7 is $863, and the 30-carat purple tourmaline ring, also a size 7, is $2,365. For questions or more information on the custom design process, call 619-692-0099 or email.

Mary Hallam Pearse is featured in Ornament (Volume 34, Number 1). Mary is one of the artists who exhibited new work in the "Fresh Air" show earlier this year. Ornament has allowed us to reprint the article. Click the link below to read the article or look for the magazine at your newsstand or library.

That Little Something by Ashley Callahan

Volume 34, number 4 of Ornament includes an article on the work of Helen Shirk by Jill A. DeDominicis. The article has been re-printed here with permission of Ornament. Click the link below to read the article.

Illuminating the Possible by Jill A. DeDominicis

Taboo Studio is pleased to carry the Mokume Gane and Damascus Stainless Steel rings of Andrew Nyce. These photographs are examples of some of the many designs in Andrew's portfolio. Stop by to see some of his work when you are in the neighborhood.

Hours

Tuesday through Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

Closed Sundays, Mondays and Major Holidays